Residential Advisors Salary in Illinois
Residential Advisors in Illinois earn a median of $44,130 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,130
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($42,240)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,720
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,090; the top 10% earn over $58,790. Nationally the range is $29,870 to $61,060.
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Residential Advisors pay in Illinois
How much do residential advisors make in Illinois?
The median is $44,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,090 and the top 10% earn over $58,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for residential advisors?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $42,240). Living costs are not included.